This might be a question for Mr. French since he is also a Cubase/Nuendo guy.

Right now I'm only using the stock compressor in Cubase SX and was wondering if there is a better compressor plug out there, and what makes it better?

I have a PreSonus Bluemax compressor, and just got an M-audio DMP3 preamp. This is my front-end (such as it is) for a home DAW setup. I would only be using the Bluemax on vocal tracks. My question is this...do I run the mic ( a Groove Tubes GT1) into the preamp first, then compression? This seems the logical method to me, but I'm not sure.

Hey all, planning towards new additions. Primary style Gospel-Hip-Hop, RAP, R&B, etc. Current pieces:

SP C1
MXL V69M
Focusrite ISA 428
MOTU 2408MKIII

I'm wanting to add to my pallete the Vintech X81 and either the TUBE TECH compressor or the Distressor. I also am locked on the Blues Kiwi and the AD card for the ISA.

Hi everyone!
I am new to this forum and I wonder if any of you guys can help me to choose the right compressor to buy.
I have no problem with budget, I am just looking for the best.
I was thinking about: Glory comp (GT), 1176LN (UA) or 737sp (Avalon)
Any ideas?
Thanks! 8)

do any of you guys use Waves compressors straight to disk while recording vocals. I'm wondering how it sounds? would an outboard compressor sound a lot better? if so... how much am I looking at for a good one?

which Waves compressor do you use?

is there other plugin compressors you like better than Waves?

Thanks,
Mark

mic preamp - I assume api? Great River with royer?
how about for a compressor - what will give a nice fat and present sound?

I have a varimu and Massive Passive a Rosetta 800 and Big Ben and Masterlink.

What now? does anyone have any sugestions about rooms, monitors, and mastering processes using the gear that I have mentioned above.

More history:

The main studio is all analog into Alsesis HD24XR using TAC analog console for mixing and inserting analog gear during mixdown.

I am introducing a compressor-limiter into my setup. (The mixer/soundcard setup has worked all along.)
When I speak into a mic (that is going in through the mixer); I get levels on both the mixer and the compressor.

Guys,

I'm about to get an opto-compressor for vocal-tracking as it's primary use. I have lots of comps but not one with an optical gainreduction element. My most commonly used mic/pre combination is my vintage Neumann bottle with M7 capsule and 1073 pre.

First, do you think I should go for a discrete LA-3 style compressor like the Langevin LOP or a LA-2 style tube design. I'm looking at: